April 8, 2026

EV maintenance isn’t “less”– it’s different. Warranty or not, this session walks through the key inspections EV fleets should build into their schedules, along with an overview of the new 3-to-5 year maintenance cycle. With insights from leading technicians, attendees will learn how smart preventive strategies on key components, from AC compressors to suspension systems, cut downtime, avoid roadside failures and keep vehicles out of queues for parts that can take weeks to arrive.

This live demonstration takes you under the casing of a modern battery pack as technicians lower and inspect it in real time. See how cells are balanced and replaced, and learn about best practices for safe inspections, especially after a collision. Attendees get a rare look at the methods automotive shops are using today to make the rare instances of battery repair and replacement more economical and accessible.

When manufacturer support disappears or isn’t available locally, who keeps the vehicles running? As the service partner for multiple automakers, TRUCKPRO & NAPA NexDrive are equipped to handle both in-warranty repairs and support fleets facing the challenge of EVs whose OEM is no longer providing warranty service. Featuring technicians on the front lines, we’ll cover how third-party shops are stepping up to keep these orphans running, including heavy-duty platforms like Lion Electric.